Naaliyah
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Naaliyah first appeared in US Social Security records in 2007.
Over 20 babies have been named Naaliyah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Naaliyah is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #44,156 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #44,156
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Naaliyah
Naaliyah is a girl name .
Naaliyah is currently ranked #44,156 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Naaliyah include Naa, Naal, Naaly, Naalie, Naali, Naaliy, Naaliie, Yah, Yahy, Yahie, Nay, and Naie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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